hi everyone......long time no see.

well, my 90 day hiatus is almost over. Dr. Roye has been treating me for ulcers and other things which would cause problems during or after surgery. treatment has gone well and I'm feeling a bit better. I go for a breath test on 8-7 to make sure I have no remaining bacteria which can cause ulcers. one good thing is that after all this treatment, it is almost assured that I will never get ulcers again, so that's a relief. he also required that I be on the cpap machine for a while before surgery, so I'm doing that as well. my understanding is that I'll be on it for at least 6 months after surgery, so I've resigned myself to the fact to just deal with it and go forward. it's not the easiest thing to do for an insomniac, so they've got me on powerful sleep meds to keep me sleeping while on the cpap. sheesh! it's like one thing leads to another. but all in all, I can not complain. I would never have wanted to go into surgery without having conquered these problems or I could have found myself in deep trouble...or worse...I could have died from my respiratory problems. I've really been focusing on my health for the last 2 months since Dr. Roye postponed my surgery. I've been eating right and getting some exercise and attending Weigh****chers diligently and doing very well....lost some pounds. I'm on the home stretch and see Dr. Roye again on Aug. 28...and maybe...just maybe...I'll get a date. we'll see. I was upset when he stalled me for 3 months, but as it turned out, I really needed to take care of a lot of things during this time. my house is clean and everything is organized and I've had time to prepare better for surgery, without feeling rushed. so I'll continue with this routine of meds and relaxation and cpap until I see Dr. Roye and hopefully I will be back on track. I have been lurking and have noticed that some of you have done wonderfully since surgery. I'm so happy for all of you. you're doing an amazing job and learning to deal with the obstacles before you and go forth.....that's what it's all about. I can't wait to get the all clear on my health problems and come back and shout that I have a date....ready to join you all on the other side. I'm proud to see so many people succeeding after their WLS. it gives me something to look forward to and I'm learning from each one of you. hope you all continue on the road of success and I hope to be back to share my date. wonderful weekend to all....... Shelli

Hi Shelli, What a wonderful and upbeat post. I am getting ready for surgery in a few days now. August 3rd is my date. I had a lot of obstacles but no health worries. I wish you well in your appointment on August 28. I am sure everything will go smoothly. Best, Betz

Shelli- Glad to hear that everything is going well and sooner or later u will get a date also!!! Keep up the great work. Betsy- Good luck on ur surgery on Thursday, u will be in all our prayers this week and keep us posted!! Shannon

HI Shelli, Yes Dr Roye was so right in treating you for your ulsers and other things you have. After surgery, your entire insides are different. My son inlaw who just had a liver transplant was the first one at Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida to have this transplant that had a gastric by pass. The doctors weren't really sure if they should do it. But they did, and he made it through the surgery but had to go back because of some valve that was leaking.. They had to completely reopen him ...60 to 70 stitches was re opened a few days later. He is now doing fine. Well, fine for a liver transplant patient. He is stable. I am here in Longwood florida, house sitting and dog (3 of them) sitting while she is up in Gainesville with my grandson. We all have been coming down here taking turns caring for her house and dogs. I love dogs, but 3 of them are sure keeping me busy. I am with a grayhound, a golden lab, and a dashund. what a three some!!!! Small , medium and large....I am not eating like I should, because I am alone and its hard. I brought a lot of protein bars, and I am living off of them. But today, I was craving a hamberger and I went to Mc Donalds and bought a burger and ate it with just one part of the bun. It went down good and stayed down..got a little burpy for a few minutes, felt hunger pangs too...strange huh, but i had a sip of iced tea that i had and it went away.... but I then walked around a store and I was fine. This is the first time in awhile I have eaten a burger and kept it down. I haven' lost any weight since I have been down here,,(only been here a couple of days) I was hoping to come back 5 to 6 lbs lighter and tanned...Well, maybe the tanned part will happen.... Have a good rest of the weekend.....Carol

hi shelli !! i've been wondering when we'd hear from you again. i'm glad things are improving and that you're on your way to getting a new date. i am ridiculously excited for you to join the rest of us losers. hehe things are going well on my end. my only issue right now is that i feel like i'm gonna be bald in about a month. no matter how much they prepare you about hair loss - there's nothing that can really make you understand how much hair you can lose. it sucks. other than that, i feel so fantastic it's ridiculous. jay and i went to block island yesterday - thinking it might be cooler - not. it was about 95 and no breeze. normally, i'd be miserable. sweating, hot, sticky and out of breath. i did sweat - but only when i was hiking back up the cliffs from the beach! something i never, ever would've even attempted a year ago. life is just getting better and better every day. sometimes eating is difficult - especially when it's just for one, like carol said. but i gotta do it. you get creative. you have to. i make a lot of things at once, and then split it into WLS size portions and freeze them. I've got like 20 meals out of 4 dishes. it just sucks when you can't make yourself eat one of the 4 choices. lol. that's when i go to the fish market and buy 5 sea scallops. ;o) they think i'm a freak - but whatever - i want 5. lol so glad to hear from you. i know i've been more of a lurker than a poster lately - but i'll be able to post more now that i'll be in front of the computer during the day a bit more. xoxo kristen